Need some help with Asterisk? No problem. Check out the knowledge base, subscribe to the mailing lists, jump onto IRC or take advantage of any of the other community support options available.
Asterisk Support
Getting StartedFor a quick introduction to Asterisk, check out the Say Hello To Asterisk presentation. To install Asterisk, you may:
Take a few minutes to learn about Asterisk, its architecture and features. Commercial SupportWith Digium's support subscriptions for open source Asterisk, enterprise developers and systems administrators can call on the expertise of the company that created Asterisk. Digium's technical support team offers professional assistance with installation, configuration, and systems operation issues. Also, complimentary installation assistance is provided with the purchase of Digium hardware, which includes installation of the hardware and Asterisk software. Books
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Community SupportMailing ListsParticipation in the mailing lists is recommended for anyone with a serious interest in implementing or coding for Asterisk. The list is self-moderated and the views expressed are not necessarily the views of Digium or the greater Asterisk Community. Read the rules before posting. Real-Time ChatThe thousands of Asterisk users from around the world on the IRC Asterisk chat channel can provide useful information, advice and troubleshooting help. It is an excellent place for Asterisk users to meet to discuss Asterisk and receive support from knowledgeable users. Join ForumsThe Forums are useful for new users to get their questions answered by other community users who choose to use the forums as a resource for communication. Most standard and basic questions have been asked, so make sure you do a search first. You will need to read the Announcements before posting. Online DocumentationThe O'Reilly book, Asterisk: The Future of Telephony, 2nd Edition will walk you through the process of configuring your first Asterisk system. See the Asterisk glossary for Asterisk-related terms. Digium's Knowledge Base is a good resource for troubleshooting, and the Digium Support Center provides assistance for customers of Digium hardware. Community Tutorials and Guides Asterisk: A Bare-Bones VoIP Example |
Asterisk Training Classes
Training classes are available for those looking to become Asterisk experts. For more information see the Training page.
Professional Support
Digium, creator and primary sponsor of the Asterisk project offers professional support subscriptions for users of Asterisk. For more information see the Digium subscription site.
